Jun
26

What is a good laser printer for printing on metallic cardstock?

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Bride to Be 2008 asked:

I need to find a good B&W laser printer to print my response cards for my wedding invites. The paper is metallic cardstock. I need to find a good LASER printer. Any suggestions? Are there printers that work with specialty paper or cardstock?

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(Over 20yrs. in Paper & Printing)
I hate to tell you this but you going at it backwards. First you need to find a metallic paper that is suitable for Laser printing.
I am sorry but, not many are!!!!
Non laser compatible metallic papers can only be printed on using a printing press, or by hand. (ie markers & paint)
Some printers handle cardstocks better but the reflective nature of metallic paper cause huge issues, unless the manufacturer has specifically designed it not to.
Contact your local “Paper Distributor” in the phone book and ask them about laser compatible metallic papers.
“Paper Distributer” is not Office Depot, Staples or Kinko’s. Look in the phone book under “Paper Distributor” or “Fine Paper Distributer”
or look online at (Aspire);

Good Luck,

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